Mike Beatham - Articles

Guitar - Overcoming Parrot-fashion Learning

Learning guitar parrot-fashion may seem like the more attractive, "guitar-rich-quick" option for many. However, the true rewards come when you have the breathing space to inject a little bit of "you" into your playing. Here's how to keep your creative individuality when learning guitar... Read

By: Mike Beatham | 29/05/2007 | Music

Guitar - Beyond the Chord Chart

Fed up with the same old barre chords? Do you rely too much on a guitar chord chart to build your chords? Time to move on... Read

By: Mike Beatham | 15/05/2007 | Music

Guitar Lesson - Mode Mysteries

Few guitarists know what "modes" are, let alone what they do. If you're one of them, take the crash course here and then start kicking yourself for not learning this earlier... Read

By: Mike Beatham | 15/05/2007 | Music

Guitar - Tuning to Perfection

Ever wondered why some chords sound in tune and others don't? This article looks at how to get accurate guitar tuning once and for all... Read

By: Mike Beatham | 15/05/2007 | Music

Guitar Lesson: Nailing Palm Mute Guitar in Metal

Palm muting is one of the most religiously used guitar playing techniques in heavy metal. This article will take you through the steps to mastering the art of palm mute guitar. Read

By: Mike Beatham | 15/05/2007 | Music

Guitar Lesson: Mastering Arpeggios

Arpeggios can make your lead guitar playing more dynamic, but many guitarists struggle with knowing where to start. This article provides a step-by-step plan to becoming confident with using arpeggios. Read

By: Mike Beatham | 15/05/2007 | Music